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Natural Resources Department Overview

Natural Resources is responsible for issues and projects pertaining to the water, wastewater, air, solid waste, watershed, water quality, ocean protection, cultural resources, natural resources, and emergency management. The Department oversees several pro-grams and projects that are primarily funded by grants. The primary function on the Department is to gather data, evaluate and make recommendations to the Tribal Council on conservation and stewardship projects and policies.

Water

Wastewater

Facilities Housekeeping and Maintenance

Solid Waste (Including Recycling Activities)

Watershed and Water Quality Monitoring

Marine Program

Environmental Outreach and Education - youth and community

Solid Waste Collection Events

Storm water Improvements

Gathering scientific and Indigenous traditional knowledge

Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery

TERC Committee

Fish & Game Committee

Cultural Resources

Natural Resources

Fire Protection

Emergency Management

Land Management

Policy and Code Development and Enforcement

Maintain, service and repair all vehicles and equipment

Maintaining and assisting Tribal Elders in their property needs though Elder Assistance Program

Yard Vegetation Abatement Assistance Program for Tribal Elders

Maintenance of cemeteries

Provide maintenance and repairs to Tribal rental facilities, as needed.

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Emergency Management Program, housed under the Natural Resources Department, seeks to provide for the resilience of the community through disaster protection, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. We strongly encourage community participation and feedback. For more information or to provide input please call Emergency Manager Kymmie Scott at 707-487-9255 ext. 1144 or Emergency Services Coordinator Tessa LaFazio at 707-487-9255 ext. 1150 or stop by the Natural Resources Department at 400 N. Indian Road.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Assistance Provided: Once-in-a-lifetime payment of up to $1,000 who have suffered a loss of home in a disaster; does not cover other types of emergencies. Other types of assistance available include burial assistance and general assistance.

Qualifications: One payment per family to head-of-household; must be member of federally recognized tribe.

Qualifications: Affected by a disaster; additional assistance available if it is proven that home has been lost.

Contact: American Red Cross National 1-800-733-2767

FEMA

INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE

Assistance Provided: Rent, home repair, home replacement, direct housing, and certain “other needs” (such as some medical, dental, funeral, storage, and other vital needs). It is important to note that home repair or replacement assistance only funds up to $33,000 and only after meeting certain qualifications. There are limits on other types of assistance as well.

Qualifications: must reside within a declared disaster zone (go to www.disasterassistance.gov to see if you qualify – may not be available immediately after a disaster)